OnePlus Nord CE4 vs Xiaomi 17: Which One Should You Buy?
Xiaomi 17 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 90.0/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
OnePlus Nord CE4
Xiaomi 17
Xiaomi 17 wins 6 of 7 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. "From specs" scores compare only the specs both phones list. How we score
- Speedfrom specsXiaomi 176996
- Camerafrom specsTie8282
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieXiaomi 1788100
- BatteryXiaomi 1757100
- DisplayXiaomi 175090
- ConnectivityXiaomi 1765100
- SecurityXiaomi 1734100
- ValueNot enough data
- Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery7,000 mAh vs 5,500 mAh
- OnePlus Nord CE4 has the bigger screen6.7" vs 6.3"
- OnePlus Nord CE4 is lighter186 g vs 191 g
- Xiaomi 17 has a sharper selfie camera50 MP vs 32 MP
- Xiaomi 17 has newer Bluetooth6 vs 5.4
- Xiaomi 17 has more RAM12 GB vs 8 GB
- Xiaomi 17 has the faster chipSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 vs Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
- Xiaomi 17 is better protected from water and dustIP68 vs IP54
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Xiaomi 17 wins — BeastScore 90.0/100
The Xiaomi 17 is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (7,000 mAh vs 5,500 mAh) and sharper selfie camera (50 MP vs 32 MP). The OnePlus Nord CE4 is worth a look if you prefer its bigger screen (6.7" vs 6.3").
Reliable all-round performance.
Larger battery: 7,000 mAh vs 5,500 mAh · Optical telephoto zoom (1 telephoto lens)
Common questions
Which is better: OnePlus Nord CE4 or Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (7,000 mAh vs 5,500 mAh) and sharper selfie camera (50 MP vs 32 MP). The OnePlus Nord CE4 is worth a look if you prefer its bigger screen (6.7" vs 6.3"). BeastScore: OnePlus Nord CE4 89.0/100, Xiaomi 17 90.0/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between OnePlus Nord CE4 and Xiaomi 17?
OnePlus Nord CE4 has a 6.7-inch display and 5500 mAh battery. Xiaomi 17 has a 6.3-inch display and 7000 mAh battery.
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